Welcome to Bickenhill

Bickenhill is a small village located in the West Midlands region of England. It is situated near the Birmingham International Airport and the National Exhibition Centre, making it a popular destination for tourists and business travelers. The village has a rich history dating back to the 12th century, and there are several historic buildings and landmarks that visitors can explore.

One of the most notable landmarks in Bickenhill is the St. Peter's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a Grade II listed building and features a beautiful Norman doorway and a 14th-century tower. Visitors can also explore the nearby Bickenhill Manor, which was built in the 16th century and is now a private residence. The village also has several pubs and restaurants where visitors can enjoy traditional English cuisine and local beers.

Bickenhill is also home to several parks and nature reserves, including the Elmdon Nature Park and the Sheldon Country Park. These parks offer visitors the opportunity to explore the natural beauty of the West Midlands and enjoy a variety of outdoor activities, such as hiking, cycling, and birdwatching. Overall, Bickenhill is a charming village that offers visitors a unique blend of history, culture, and natural beauty.

Local Weather

Moderate or heavy snow in area with thunder

Temp: 3.5°C

Feels Like: -1.7°C

Wind: 17 MPH

Wind Dir: W

Local Schools

School	Details
George Fentham Endowed School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julie Gaughan	Fentham Road Hampton-In-Arden Solihull West Midlands B92 0AY 01675442800 School Website
The Island Project School Other Independent Special School Ages:5-20 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Diane Gallagher	Diddington Hall Diddington Lane Meriden West Midlands CV7 7HQ 1675442588 School Website
Coppice Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Mel Green	Coppice Road Solihull West Midlands B92 9JY 01217053504 School Website
Damson Wood Nursery And Infant School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Emily Hume	Stockwell Rise Solihull West Midlands B92 9LX 1217058652 School Website
Tudor Grange Primary Academy Yew Tree Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rajneet Bloomfield	Wherretts Well Lane Solihull West Midlands B91 2SD 1217042067 School Website
Marston Green Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lynn Clark	Station Road Marston Green Birmingham West Midlands B37 7BA 01217792227
Marston Green Infant Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Ms Beverley Elliott	Elm Farm Avenue Marston Green Birmingham West Midlands B37 7AA 01217795667 School Website
Valley Primary Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Susan Milewski	Old Lode Lane Solihull West Midlands B92 8LW 01217434691 School Website
Mapledene Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jacqueline Stephenson	Mapledene Road Sheldon Birmingham West Midlands B26 3XE 01214642881 School Website
Triple Crown Centre Pupil Referral Unit Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Eleanor Clarke	Lode Lane Solihull West Midlands B91 2HW 01217090080 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Hampton-In-Arden Station Road, Hampton-In-Arden, West Midlands, B92 0BJ 1.39 Miles

Marston Green Holly Lane, Marston Green, West Midlands, B37 7AB 2.27 Miles

Solihull Station Approach, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 1LE 3.13 Miles

Olton Warwick Road, Solihull, West Midlands, B92 7AR 3.38 Miles

Widney Manor Widney Manor Road, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 3JW 3.60 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Sovereign Cars 0121 711 4000 Ash Cottage/Clock La, Solihull, West Midlands, B92 0DX 0.31 Miles
Five Star Executive Travel 0800 177 7888 Concorde House, Birmingham, West Midlands, B37 7UQ 0.53 Miles
Town And Country Taxis 07770 713016 Trident Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B26 3RT 0.87 Miles
Birmingham International Airport Limited 012 100 000 Airport Way, Birmingham, West Midlands, B26 3QJ 0.87 Miles
Cabtours 07769 731263 Airport Way, Birmingham, West Midlands, B26 3QL 0.93 Miles
Birmingham Airport Taxis 07779 100295 Birmingham International Airport, Birmingham, West Midlands, B26 3QL 0.93 Miles
A1 Airport Taxi 07769 731263 Diamond House, Birmingham, West Midlands, B26 3QL 0.93 Miles
Birmingham Airport Taxi Service 07779 100295 Diamond House, Birmingham, West Midlands, B26 3QL 0.93 Miles
Hertz Car Hire Birmingham Intl Airport 0843 309 3005 Birmingham International Airport, Birmingham, West Midlands, B26 3QZ 1.01 Miles
Pcs - Professional Chauffeur Services 0845 223 2000 Forward House, Birmingham, West Midlands, B26 3QT 1.17 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Resorts World Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bham Intl Station Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Station Rd Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Eurohub Terminal Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nec Piazza Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Airport Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Exhibition Way Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Elmdon Trading Estate Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Eldmon Trading Estate Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Atrium Nec Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Crescent Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Catherine De Barnes Post Offic Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Catherine De Barnes Weekday Last Collection:15:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Hampton In Arden Post Office Collection Today available until:15:45 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Wharrhall Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Bsol Nec Primary Care Centre 0121 2033300	North Avenue Marsden Green Birmingham West Midlands B40 1NT
Hampton Surgery 01675 442510	Hampton Surgery Fentham Hall,Marsh Lane Hampton-In-Arden Solihull,West Midlands B92 0AH
Ent Clinic 0121 7058787	Yew Tree Medical Centre 100 Yew Tree Lane Solihull B91 2RA
Yew Tree Medical Centre	100 Yew Tree Lane Solihull West Midlands B91 2RA
Coventry Road Practice 0121 7432154	Coventry Road Practice 2314 Coventry Road Sheldon Birmingham B26 3JS

Local Stores

Lyndon Road
254 Lyndon Road
Solihull
West Midlands
B92 7QW
01217 434783
Store Website
2.73 miles

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SPAR Euro Garage Bickenhill
Coventry Road
Solihull
B92 0EH
01675442119
Store Website
0.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

The Vet Clinic @ Birmingham Dogs Home
Catherine-De-Barnes Lane Catherine-De-Barnes Solihull West Midlands B92 0DJ info@bdhvetclinic.org.uk Website 1.03 miles
Amenities
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Medivet Solihull / Damson House Vets
82 Damson Lane Solihull West Midlands B92 9JP 0121 705 8231 solihull@medivet.co.uk Website 1.88 miles
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James Horner Vets - Sheldon
Unit 4, Morrisons Supermarket Coventry Road Sheldon Birmingham West Midlands B26 3PD 0121 270 5800 reception@hornervets.com 2.38 miles

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Your Vets Sheldon
492 Sheldon Heath Road Sheldon Birmingham B26 2RU 0121 783 5085 stechford@yourvets.co.uk Website 2.82 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd Trading As 608 Vet Practice
608 Warwick Road Solihull West Midlands B91 1AA 0121 705 3044 info@608vets.com Website 2.83 miles
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Animals Treated
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Reception from 8.00am. Consults 9.00-19.00. 24hr Emergency on site
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Reception from 8.00am. Consults 9.00-19.00. 24hr Emergency on site
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Reception from 8.00am. Consults 9.00-19.00. 24hr Emergency on site
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Reception from 8.00am. Consults 9.00-19.00. 24hr Emergency on site
Fri	08:00	19:00
Reception from 8.00am. Consults 9.00-19.00. 24hr Emergency on site
Sat	08:00	13:00
Reception from 8.00am. Consults 9.00-13.00. 24hr Emergency on site
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Reception from 8.00am. Consults 9.00-19.00. 24hr Emergency on site

Yourvets - Solihull
Lincoln Road North Olton Solihull Birmingham West Midlands B27 6RR 0121 647 4100 solihull@yourvets.co.uk Website 3.52 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Tile Hill Woodlands
51 Nutbrook Ave Coventry Lancashire CV4 9LE 6.15 miles Bus Route 11 Or 32 From Pool Meadow To Tile Hill Wood And Limbrick Wood. 32 From Pool Meadow To Pig Wood And Plant Hill Wood Travel West Midlands 024 7652 5689. Street Parking Is Available Adjacent To All Of The Woodlands.

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The Canley Woodlands (Park Wood And Ten Shilling Wood)
12 Bronze View Coventry Lancashire CV4 8HR 6.51 miles Access To Both Park Wood And Ten Shilling Wood Is From Charter Avenue (On The Main Canley Bus Route) And Also By The Public Footpath From Westwood Heath Road. Parking Is Available On Residential Roads Surrounding The Woodlands (Incl Park Wood Lane And Dalmeny Road And Copt Oak Close.

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Baddesley Clinton
There Are A Variety Of Different Walks And Trails To Enjoy On Your Visit To Baddesley Clinton. Come And Experience Panoramic Views, A Range Of Wildlife, And The Opportunity To Learn About Local History. Please Note Many Of Our Walks Are Dog Friendly, However Dogs Are Not Allowed Past Visitor Reception Which Includes The House, Gardens And Restaurant. Dogs On Leads Are Welcome In The Car Park And On Public Footpaths Across The Estate. Rising Laneknowle Solihull Warwickshire Lancashire B93 0DQ 6.82 miles By Train: Lapworth, 1½ Miles; Birmingham International 9 Miles By Road: ¾ Mile West Of A4141 Warwick To Birmingham Road, 6 Miles South Of M42 Exit 5; 15 Miles South-East Of Central Birmingham Parking: Free, 100 Yards Satnav: Use Postcode B93 0Dq Or Lats And Longs 52.343832,-1.7084634

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The Kenilworth Greenway
The Kenilworth To Berkswell Greenway Is A Linear Country Park Set In The Beautiful South Warwickshire Countryside. The Site Forms A 6.5 Kilometres Section Of Former Railway, With The Entire Park Extending To Some 16 Hectares. Kenilworth Green Way Project Kenilworth Green Way Project Burton Green Kenilworth CV8 1PD 6.90 miles There Are A Number Of Different Entry/Exit Points On The Greenway. Kenilworth: Entry Onto The Greenway Either From Kenilworth Common (Cv8 2Hq), Or From Coventry Road (Cv7 2Un). Crackley Lane: Access Onto Greenway From Crackley Lane Bridge. Layby With Free Parking Available (Cv7 2Jt). Burton Green: Entry Onto Greenway From Cromwell Lane Bridge. Westwards Towards Balsall Common/Berkswell And Eastwards Towards Kenilworth (Cv8 1Pg). Nailcote Hall: Access From Hodgetts Lane Via A Layby Stile And Connecting Footpath Adjacent To Power Plant (Cv7 7Df). Balsall Common: Entry From Waste Lane Bridge (Dirt Slope) (Cv7 7Gg). Berkswell: Entry Onto Greenway From Truggist Lane With Parking Available At Berkswell Station Car Park (Cv7 7Ef). Parking Available At: - Abbey Fields Car Park, Bridge Street, Kenilworth - Princes Drive Industrial Estate (Off Coventry Road), Kenilworth - Crackley Wood Local Nature Reserve, Crackley Lane - Burton Green Village Hall

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Crackley Wood
Crackley Wood Is Part Of An Ancient Woodland Which Has Existed For Many Centuries. Lancashire CV8 2JW 7.14 miles Crackley Wood Is Located To The North Of Kenilworth, Off The A429 Coventry Road.

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Cannon Hill Park
Cannon Hill Park Is Located In South Birmingham, West Midlands, Just Outside Of The City Centre. It Is A Popular City Park, Covering 250 Acres. B13 8RD 7.41 miles Cannon Hill Park Is Just Outside Birmingham City Centre, Between Moseley And Edgbaston.

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	-2.5°C	-2.8°C	-2.6°C	-2.5°C	-2.4°C	0.5°C	3°C	5.7°C	5.7°C	3°C	1.8°C	1.3°C
Feels Like	-5.4°C	-6°C	-6.3°C	-6.5°C	-6.9°C	-4.2°C	-1.3°C	1.9°C	2.1°C	-1.1°C	-3°C	-3.9°C

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Temp	0.9°C	1.3°C	1.8°C	2.3°C	2.8°C	3.3°C	3.8°C	4.6°C	5°C	4.9°C	4.6°C	5.4°C
Feels Like	-4.3°C	-3.8°C	-3.1°C	-2.6°C	-1.9°C	-1.1°C	-0.3°C	1°C	2°C	2.7°C	3.4°C	4.3°C

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